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Destiny 139: Hermano vs. Maven PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanga Roos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanga Roos!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Judah's guard.
Judah wants to sweep here but Roos controlling him for the moment.
Roos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Judah pulls Roos in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Judah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roos.
Roos throwing strikes from guard but Judah blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roos is one step ahead there.
Roos is looking to work some ground and pound but Judah has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah working a defensive guard here.
Judah wants to sweep here but Roos controlling him for the moment.
Judah is working hard here to advance position.
Roos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Judah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roos.
Roos throws a big right hand that misses.
Roos is in close to Judah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roos throws a big right hand that misses.
Judah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roos.
Judah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judah pulls his head out easily.
Roos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judah is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Roos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Judah is looking to defend but Roos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Judah! Roos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Judah taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kanga Roos!
Kanga Roos really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Booger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Booger struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Booger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booger scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Booger misses.
Berganovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Booger misses with a left hand
and Berganovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Berganovic has a takedown stuffed.
Booger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Berganovic defends it well.
Berganovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Booger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Booger has his takedown stuffed
and Berganovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Berganovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berganovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berganovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Booger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Booger is trying to control Berganovic's posture but Berganovic avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger tries to improve position but can't.
Berganovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booger keeps working.
Berganovic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Booger struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berganovic landing a few strikes.
Berganovic stands up and beckons Booger to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Booger throws a hook to the side of Berganovic's head but Berganovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berganovic.
Booger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Berganovic defends it well.
A jab from Booger misses.
Berganovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Booger was covering up waiting for the punch and Berganovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Booger keeping moving, preventing Berganovic from controlling successfully.
Booger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berganovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Booger throws a strike but Berganovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berganovic advances position into side control!
Berganovic taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berganovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Booger is looking to improve his position.
Berganovic not doing much here.
Berganovic throwing shots but Booger is blocking nicely.
Booger regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berganovic wants to control from the top but Booger keeps moving.
Berganovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Booger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Booger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Booger is continuing to stall.
Berganovic won't allow Booger to sweep him here.
Berganovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berganovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slobo Berganovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Booger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Berganovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Booger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berganovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Booger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berganovic's guard.
Berganovic working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berganovic is on top in guard.
Berganovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booger can't keep his opponent in guard - Berganovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berganovic lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger wants to control but Berganovic is keeping busy.
Berganovic trying to control the action but Booger is working from the bottom.
Booger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berganovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berganovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berganovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Booger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booger keeps trying to improve his position.
Berganovic content just to control the position here.
Berganovic tries to control but Booger wriggling away.
Berganovic controlling the pace for now.
Booger is looking to get to half guard.
Booger tries to improve his position but Berganovic has taken his back! Berganovic has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Booger tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berganovic pushes Booger away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slobo Berganovic!
Slobo Berganovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahwaah Jeeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahwaah Jeeri told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kahwaah Jeeri!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeeri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boulks.
Jeeri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jeeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Boulks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Boulks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeeri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boulks under the eye.
Jeeri lands a head shot.
Boulks slips a jab and a cross from Jeeri.
A little feinted left hand from Boulks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeeri closes the distance and clinches.
Boulks breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jeeri. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Boulks misses the target.
Jeeri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Jeeri misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Boulks misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeeri.
Jeeri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boulks tries to keep at a distance but Jeeri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boulks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Boulks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boulks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jeeri pushes Boulks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jeeri tries to work over Boulks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulks controls his hands.
Jeeri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boulks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeeri has him pressed against the cage.
Jeeri pushes Boulks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri tries to work over Boulks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boulks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Jeeri.
Boulks is looking to counter punch.
Jeeri shoots in for a takedown but Boulks shows good takedown defense.
Jeeri throws a head kick that misses.
Boulks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jeeri to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeeri throws a head kick but Boulks moves out of range.
Boulks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeeri throws the left hand but Boulks avoids the punch easily.
Boulks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeeri tries to clinch up but Boulks circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boulks is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jeeri.
A swing and a miss from Jeeri.
Jeeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Boulks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahwaah Jeeri.
Jeeri fails with the takedown.
Jeeri lands a head kick!
Jeeri looks to throw the jab but Boulks is out of range.
Jeeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeeri misses with a double jab
and Boulks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Jeeri.
Jeeri misses with a head kick.
Jeeri throws a big shot that misses.
Jeeri misses with a left hand
and Jeeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Boulks.
An attempted straight right counter from Boulks misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jeeri. That's going to slow Boulks down.
A swing and a miss from Jeeri.
Boulks is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahwaah Jeeri dominated that round.
That's time! Boulks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jeeri tries to clinch there but Boulks circles away.
Jeeri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Boulks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Jeeri misses
and Boulks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeeri throws a nice looking combination but Boulks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeeri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeeri shoots and misses
and Boulks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeeri has his takedown stuffed
and Boulks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeeri throws out the jab.
Jeeri throws a solid leg kick but Boulks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jeeri.
Kahwaah Jeeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahwaah Jeeri.
Jeeri throws an off balance right hand
letting Boulks counter with a right hand.
Jeeri misses with a lunging right hand
letting Boulks counter with a right hand.
Boulks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jeeri. Jeeri obviously looking to wear him down.
Jeeri throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Boulks to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeeri is rocked!
Jeeri tries for a takedown but Boulks circles away easily
and Boulks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeeri is still on wobbly legs! Can Boulks finish him?
Boulks dodges the punch combination from Jeeri.
It looked like Boulks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri darts in trying to clinch
and Boulks counters with a straight right hand.
Jeeri goes for a double leg but Boulks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boulks continues to drive forward.
Boulks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeeri throws a combination that misses
and Boulks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jeeri! Boulks lets Jeeri back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulks blocks a head kick by Jeeri.
It looked like Boulks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeeri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jeeri moves in looking to clinch but Boulks pushes him off.
Jeeri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeeri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boulks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks blocks a head kick by Jeeri.
Boulks is looking to counter punch.
Jeeri tries to clinch but Boulks moves away
letting Boulks counter with a right hand.
Jeeri darts in and clinches Boulks up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jeeri.
A bit of stalling here from Boulks.
Boulks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boulks blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Boulks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeeri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boulks quickly recovers to half guard.
Boulks wants to control the action here but instead Jeeri manages to pass to full mount!
Jeeri seems to have recovered his senses.
Jeeri raining down shots from the mount!
Boulks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boulks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks trying to control but Jeeri postures up.
Boulks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boulks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jeeri.
Jeeri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boulks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jeeri controlling the action here.
Boulks trying to hold on to Jeeri's head to control him but Jeeri postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jeeri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jeeri misses with the combination.
Jeeri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boulks throwing a counter right hand but Jeeri manages to avoid it.
Boulks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jeeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boulks circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Boulks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahwaah Jeeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Jeeri misses
and Boulks counters with a straight right hand.
Jeeri closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeeri.
Boulks is looking to break free of the clinch but Jeeri has double underhooks.
Boulks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boulks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jeeri lands with a right to the head.
Jeeri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boulks after a bit of a struggle.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahwaah Jeeri.
Jeeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boulks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jeeri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jeeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulks tries to circle away but Jeeri has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks is looking to break free of the clinch but Jeeri has double underhooks.
Boulks misses with some punches.
Jeeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeeri lands with a right to the head.
Boulks wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeeri won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jeeri.
Jeeri scores with a shot to the side of Boulks's head.
Jeeri prevents Boulks from breaking the clinch.
Kahwaah Jeeri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jeeri tightens his grip and picks Boulks up, before dumping him to the ground. Boulks manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boulks keeping moving, preventing Jeeri from controlling successfully.
Boulks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jeeri is one step ahead there.
Boulks keeping moving, preventing Jeeri from controlling successfully.
Boulks has his foot on Jeeri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jeeri works his way back into a safe position though.
Jeeri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jeeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jeeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boulks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Boulks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeeri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boulks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jeeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boulks taking some punishment here, with Jeeri in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeeri is stalling here. Boulks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jeeri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boulks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jeeri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kahwaah Jeeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jeeri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kahwaah Jeeri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kahwaah Jeeri waved his t-shirt featuring V-Mask Clothing (10%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Will Boulks spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry,next time I will win..I promise'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes into the arena with Rent a Wreck blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 27 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clark avoids the body shot from Kawada.
Clark with a jab.
Kawada fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Clark.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Clark catches Kawada right on the button with a cross.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawada has time to react.
Clark connects with the punch.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawada wants to clinch.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
Clark cracks Kawada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
And Kawada tries to counter it with a takedown but Clark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keiji Kawada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawada is just out of range.
Kawada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawada looks to clinch
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawada is looking to clinch.
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark stuns Kawada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawada off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Clark misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawada misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
Kawada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Kawada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark connects with a body shot that sends Kawada's belly button to the back.
Kawada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawada moves away.
Kawada shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Kawada's ribs.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Kawada is out of range.
Clark jabs Kawada right on the nose. Kawada blinks but takes it well.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawada doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawada moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawada closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Kawada pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark cracks Kawada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clark lands a left and a right that send Kawada crashing to the mat, dazed. Clark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kawada is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawada is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Kawada shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kawada shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Kawada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kawada seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Kawada darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Kawada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kawada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark jabs at Kawada's body.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawada tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Kawada closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Kawada tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kawada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawada manages to break the clinch.
Kawada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawada has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark lands a jab to Kawada's midsection.
Kawada tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawada misses with a leg kick
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawada moves away.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Clark lands a left and a right that send Kawada crashing to the mat, dazed. Clark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kawada tries to clinch up.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kawada walks into a jab.
Keiji Kawada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawada is looking to land body kicks.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawada circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawada is looking to clinch.
Kawada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada clinches up against the cage.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Clark tries a body shot but Kawada blocks it.
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawadas head.
Clark takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawada up against the cage.
Kawada jumps guard but Clark stands there with Kawada around his waist. Kawada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kawada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada misses with some punches.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawada has his takedown stuffed
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Kawada with an uppercut!
Kawada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawada closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Kawada's ribcage. Kawada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Clark stops a takedown attempt from Kawada.
Kawada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawada slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawada misses with a body punch
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark lands a big right hand that sends Kawada crashing to the mat! Clark stays standing though and waves Kawada back to his feet!
Kawada get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kawada stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Clark runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Clark!
After winning the bout, Jack Clark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andronicus has chosen March of the Roman Army as his entrance music. Titus Andronicus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titus Andronicus!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andronicus avoids the body shot from Pouncey.
Andronicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouncey is just out of range.
Pouncey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Andronicus is predictable there
and Pouncey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pouncey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andronicus.
Andronicus lands with a good body shot.
Andronicus looks to land a left hand but Pouncey moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Pouncey misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andronicus lands a left and a right that send Pouncey crashing to the mat, dazed. Andronicus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pouncey is rocked!
It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andronicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Pouncey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andronicus.
Titus Andronicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus looks to throw the jab but Pouncey is out of range.
Pouncey throwing a counter right hand but Andronicus manages to avoid it.
Andronicus avoids the body shot from Pouncey.
As Pouncey backs off Andronicus throws a huge counter combo but Pouncey manages to avoid it all.
Pouncey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andronicus.
Andronicus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pouncey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pouncey winds up and cracks Andronicus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andronicus is trying to stand up here but Pouncey is controlling him well.
Pouncey thows a huge punch but Andronicus dodges it nicely.
Andronicus is looking to improve his position.
Andronicus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pouncey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andronicus.
Pouncey trying to control but Andronicus is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouncey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pouncey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pouncey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pouncey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pouncey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andronicus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pouncey is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andronicus holds on and takes a little breather.
Andronicus is looking to stand up but Pouncey isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andronicus misses with a two punch combination.
Pouncey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andronicus misses with a straight left.
Pouncey lands with a straight right. Andronicus didn't see that one coming.
Andronicus throws a series of punches but Pouncey avoids them all with ease.
Pouncey is looking to counter punch.
Andronicus takes a swing at Pouncey's ribcage but misses.
Pouncey is looking to counter punch.
Andronicus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Andronicus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andronicus sends Pouncey crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Andronicus is motioning to the referee to let Pouncey up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andronicus is pawing at Pouncey, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Pouncey's nose. Pouncey is badly hurt! Andronicus pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Pouncey tries desperately to hold on but Andronicus is relentless in his assault! As Pouncey receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Andronicus away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Andronicus!
During a confident post fight interview, Titus Andronicus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yrjoe Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Por ti volare. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yrjoe Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velmu doesn't seem bothered though.
Bosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velmu as he jumps to the side.
Velmu throws a looping overhand right but Bosh ducks down to avoid it.
Bosh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velmu defends well and Bosh ends up having to push Velmu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Yrjoe Velmu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Bosh.
Velmu gets caught flat footed, as Bosh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bosh prevents Velmu from getting back to his feet.
Bosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Velmu is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bosh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velmu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bosh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bosh controlling from the top position.
Bosh trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
Bosh stops Velmu from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velmu wants to stand and escape but Bosh is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Bosh misses its intended target.
Yrjoe Velmu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velmu lands a big head kick that sends Bosh tumbling to the mat! Velmu takes a step backwards and waves Bosh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chris Bosh has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bosh.
The crowd cheers as Bosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velmu doesn't seem phased though.
Bosh throws an off balance right hand
and Velmu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velmu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prestige MMA Acadamy in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bosh is rocked!
Velmu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bosh is still on wobbly legs! Can Velmu finish him?
Velmu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velmu lands a big knee! That's hurt Bosh! Oh, he's all over the place! Velmu lands another knee that sends Bosh to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yrjoe Velmu!
A relieved looking Yrjoe Velmu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaBeouf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Riptide. Belfort has chosen The Love of Money by The O'Jays as his entrance music. Shia LaBeouf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Belfort !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Belfort is predictable there
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
Belfort connects with an inside leg kick.
LaBeouf connects with a high kick.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the leg kick from Belfort .
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belfort misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
Belfort thuds his shin into the meat of LaBeouf's side.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaBeouf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LaBeouf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Belfort misses
and LaBeouf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belfort has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a body shot but no joy.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by LaBeouf.
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Belfort is predictable there
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belfort 's waist but Belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Belfort tries to counter it with a takedown but LaBeouf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belfort scores with a punch to the head.
LaBeouf thuds his right hand into Belfort 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Belfort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
Belfort walks forward, straight into a front kick from LaBeouf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head but LaBeouf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaBeouf tries to counter with a takedown but Belfort is quick to defend against it.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaBeouf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belfort ! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Belfort .
It looked like LaBeouf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
LaBeouf lands a right hook to the body.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
LaBeouf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaBeouf looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf is looking for a counter combo.
Belfort connects with the punch.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belfort works the jab nicely.
LaBeouf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaBeouf circles away.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than LaBeouf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort , who protects the arm well.
Belfort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LaBeouf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
LaBeouf lands with a punch from half guard.
Belfort wants to improve his position but LaBeouf is controlling well.
Ground and pound from LaBeouf.
Belfort tries to roll over but LaBeouf keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort tries to get to full guard but LaBeouf has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belfort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaBeouf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belfort wants to sweep here but LaBeouf controlling him for the moment.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
Nice jab there from Belfort .
Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaBeouf has time to react.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belfort throws out the jab.
LaBeouf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belfort takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaBeouf looks for the body kick but Belfort saw that one coming.
Belfort goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort .
LaBeouf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belfort throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBeouf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaBeouf scores with a body shot.
LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf swings widly with a right hand
and Belfort counters with a body kick.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
Belfort walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belfort throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Belfort .
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort fails to land the takedown.
LaBeouf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf scores with a hook to the body. Belfort takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Belfort .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a looping left.
LaBeouf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belfort .
Belfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belfort throws a leg kick but LaBeouf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belfort moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belfort throws a leg kick that is checked
and LaBeouf counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LaBeouf throws the kick towards the body but Belfort avoids it.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Belfort .
Belfort takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Belfort tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belfort with the counter takedown but LaBeouf avoids it easily.
Belfort avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaBeouf missing with a left hand there. Belfort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaBeouf but LaBeouf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort throws a leg kick
and LaBeouf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belfort 's guard.
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaBeouf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LaBeouf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LaBeouf working some strikes from top position.
Belfort has his foot on LaBeouf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaBeouf works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaBeouf lands a couple of elbows.
Belfort isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. LaBeouf stacks Belfort on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by LaBeouf!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf lands a decent elbow from side control.
LaBeouf scoring with punches and elbows.
Belfort taking punishment in the form of punches.
Belfort is rocked!
LaBeouf scoring with punches from side control.
Belfort is still in real trouble! Can LaBeouf finish him?
LaBeouf working the head and body with strikes.
A big shot lands for LaBeouf! That's hurt Belfort ! Will he recover? LaBeouf fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shia LaBeouf!
A determined Shia LaBeouf didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizo Samxona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mizo Samxona!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
letting Samxona counter with a right hand.
It looks like Stan Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samxona misses with a wild body shot.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Samxona.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith slips a jab from Samxona.
Samxona misses with a body shot.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Samxona.
Samxona feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Samxona then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Samxona misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Samxona's shoulder, as Samxona tries to avoid the shot.
Samxona misses with a body shot.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samxona.
Smith defending well as Samxona loads up on a big left hand.
Samxona throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samxona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Samxona.
Samxona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith .
Samxona wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Samxona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith .
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Samxona takes a swing at Smith 's ribcage but misses.
Samxona digs a good hook to Smith 's body.
Samxona misses with a body shot.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Samxona's guard.
Samxona manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Samxona.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samxona tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Samxona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Samxona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samxona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith .
Samxona misses with a wild body shot.
Samxona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samxona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samxona throws a front kick aimed at Smith 's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith slips under a jab from Samxona.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Samxona moved out of range.
Samxona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Samxona. Beautiful body shot.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samxona throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samxona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith .
As Smith backs off Samxona throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Samxona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith .
Samxona misses with a wild body shot.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samxona misses with a double jab.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Samxona has one foot on Smith 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samxona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith .
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samxona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mizo Samxona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samxona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samxona.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Samxona on his heels. He'll look to pass Samxona's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samxona has his hands on Smith 's head, controlling the position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Samxona has wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Samxona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith prevents Samxona from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mizo Samxona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Smith 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Samxona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Samxona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samxona.
Samxona tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Mizo Samxona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samxona is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Samxona circles away and we're back to standing.
Samxona tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Samxona.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samxona's head backwards.
Samxona just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samxona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samxona is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith trying to control the action but Samxona is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samxona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Samxona is not content to let Smith control the position.
Samxona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samxona tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samxona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith cracks Samxona with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to control but Samxona is working from the bottom.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samxona's guard.
Samxona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control. Samxona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Samxona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Samxona's head.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samxona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith trying to control but Samxona is having none of it.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samxona is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Samxona bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Smith and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Smith !
Stan Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Callard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rob Callard!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callard looks to throw a body kick
and Powers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Callard thinking.
Callard moves out of range as Powers throws a body kick.
Callard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Callard scores with a punch to the head.
Callard connects with a solid leg kick.
Powers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Powers.
Callard throws a leg kick
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powers checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Callard.
Callard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Callard misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Callard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Powers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws out a leg kick but Callard moves out of range and Powers only half commits.
Callard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Callard throws a sloppy head kick
and Powers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callard.
Callard throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Callard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Callard throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Callard is rocked!
Callard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Callard is still on wobbly legs! Can Powers finish him?
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callard was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Callard unleashes a big counter combination but Powers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Callard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Callard seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Callard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Powers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powers won't allow Callard to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Callard has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
Powers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Powers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Callard regains half guard.
Powers is keen to just control but Callard is a slippery customer.
Powers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Callard's head.
Callard tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Callard gets back to full guard.
Powers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Callard has wrist control.
Callard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.
Callard looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
Powers works over Callard with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powers wants to control from the top but Callard keeps moving.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Callard is trying to control the position but Powers postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Callard keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Callard working for a triangle but Powers defends it easily.
Callard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callard wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Callard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Powers defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Powers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Powers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callard defends well and Powers ends up having to push Callard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Callard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Callard just manages to avoid it.
Callard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Callard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Powers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Callard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Powers.
Powers throws a shot to the body.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callard throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers blocks a head kick by Callard.
Powers blocks the body kick.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Callard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Callard sprawls well. Callard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callard needs to keep his hands up - Powers had a free shot at his head there.
Callard misses the shot to the body.
Powers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powers throws a leg kick but Callard sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Powers misses.
Despite the aggression on Callard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Callard misses with an uppercut.
Callard scores with a body shot.
Callard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Powers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Callard.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Powers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Callard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Powers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Powers avoids the head kick by Callard.
Donk. Powers catches Callard right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers misses with a shot to the body
and Callard counters with a three punch combo that has Powers backing up. Powers nods at Callard to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice cross by Powers.
Powers is looking to wear down Callard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Callard connects with a leg kick. Powers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Callard is looking for the big counter here.
Callard slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callard thumps Powers with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Powers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Callard - the referee stops the clock and Powers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Callard. Powers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Callard throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Callard throws a leg kick
and Powers counters with a left and a right that stings Callard.
Callard misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Callard - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Callard!
Callard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Powers counters with a three punch combo that has Callard backing up. Callard nods at Powers to acknowledge the strikes.
Powers misses with a hook
and Callard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Callard scores with a leg kick.
Callard throws a lazy head kick
and Powers counters with a nice leg kick.
Callard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Callard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Powers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Powers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Callard is out of range and Powers settles back down.
Callard throws a head kick that misses.
Powers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Callard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Callard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Callard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Callard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Callard coming out on top.
Powers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Callard scores with a push kick.
Callard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Powers scores with a decent looking hook.
Callard tries a head kick but it misses.
Callard throws a leg kick which misses Powers's front leg but catches the back leg as Powers tries to avoid it.
Powers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Callard.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Callard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Callard lands the left hand.
Callard connects with a crisp jab.
Callard scores with a push kick.
Powers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Callard has time to react.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Powers.
Powers throws the left hand but Callard avoids the punch easily.
Callard throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Powers.
Callard throws a push kick but Powers slaps the foot to one side.
Powers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Callard's hands.
Powers clobbers Callard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powers drops Callard with a big left hand! Callard is injured, injured bad! Powers jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Powers!
After the big win, Troy Powers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes into the arena with Driving Blind blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Maven!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maven throws out a leg kick but Hermano moves out of range and Maven only half commits.
Hermano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maven avoids it.
Hermano has managed to clinch.
Hermano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermano motions for Maven to come forward. Hermano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Maven misses the target.
Hermano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Maven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maven throws a big shot that misses.
Maven throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermano moves out of range of the leg kick from Maven.
Maven has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maven.
Maven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maven stuffs the takedown attempt from Hermano. Hermano gets slowly back to his feet.
Maven lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus Maven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano dodges the punch combination from Maven.
Maven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hermano connects with a solid leg kick.
Maven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maven manages to avoid it.
Maven flicks out a counter leg kick but Hermano steps away.
Hermano cracks a nice hook into Maven's ribs.
Hermano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Hermano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maven.
Maven throws a combination that misses
and Hermano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maven!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maven prevents Hermano from improving position.
Hermano working the head and body with strikes.
Maven is not content to let Hermano control the position.
Maven regains half guard.
Hermano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hermano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hermano slips a nice elbow through Maven's hands, connecting with Maven's forehead.
Maven tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Hermano wants to control but Maven is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is really struggling to control Maven but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hermano lands strikes from half guard.
Maven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hermano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maven controlling the position well.
Hermano is trying for a kimura here. Maven looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hermano wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Pelle Hermano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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